Old English Sheepdogs
The original shaggy giant. Goofy, gentle, more of a follower than a barker — mine trail me from room to room all day. Big coat, big heart, real grooming commitment.
Standard
Grown: about 75–80 lbs.
Raised in our home.
Loved into yours.
Welcome to Desert Sheepies and doodles! I have raised Old English Sheepdogs, Sheepadoodles and Bernedoodles in my house for the last nine years now. My dogs sleep where I sleep. The puppies grow up on our couch. And I don't sell you a puppy; I tell you which one fits your family.
9 years breeding
Embark tested
Raised in our home
Nationwide delivery
About your breeder
Hi, I'm Debbie
A mom, a nurse, and a house full of shaggy dogs
I've worked in nursing for over twenty years, and it crosses over more than you'd think. When a puppy is lethargic it's usually low blood sugar — and I can figure that out. Not only do I know about the dogs, I'm very in tune to their health needs. I notice things. That's most of this job.
People ask why I do this. Honestly: someone's gonna breed dogs. I just want it done right. Nine years in, that's still reason enough.
My puppies aren't raised in a kennel building. They're born in my house, handled by my whole family, and they hear the dishwasher and the doorbell and the kids long before they ever meet you.
Love always, Debbie
Why families choose us
I don't sell puppies. I match them.
It's not going to be just one dog
I'll usually have two or three that I feel will fit best in your family — and I can tell you this, this, and this about each of them. Then you choose from those.
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Tell me about your family
Kids, hours, yard, other pets, how much dog you actually want. No pressure, no commitment. Just a conversation.
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I temperament test the litter
I'm with these puppies every single day, so this is reading, not guessing. I know which one is bold and which one wants a quiet lap.
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I narrow it to two or three
Say an older couple wants an OES. I'm not placing the jumpy one with all the herding instinct — it could knock them down. I literally look at that.
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You pick from your matches
Puppy picks happen after temperament testing, not before. That's the whole point — you're choosing from dogs that already fit.
Where to next
Find your way around
Meet Your Match
Start here. Tell me about your household and I'll tell you which puppies fit.
Get matched
What They Cost
Price, what's included, and how the deposit and pickup work.
See pricing
How They're Raised
The eight weeks before they come home, and what's already done by then.
See the curriculum
The Three Breeds
Old English Sheepdogs, Sheepadoodles, Bernedoodles — and who each one suits.
Compare them
Our breeds
Three breeds, one house
A loyal companion for life
Sheepadoodles
Old English Sheepdog crossed with a standard poodle. Smart, silly, easy to live with. This is the one most families land on once we've talked it through.
MiniMediumStandard
Grown: about 65–70 lbs.
Bernedoodles
Bernese Mountain Dog crossed with a poodle. Sweet, steady, a little velcro. The markings are what people fall for, but the temperament is what keeps them.
MiniMedium
Born July 21
Our Ultra Sheepadoodles
Our Ultra Sheepadoodles are really something special. We intentionally breed them to have more of the wonderful Old English Sheepdog personality while still keeping the beautiful look of a Sheepadoodle.
One of the biggest differences you'll notice is their gorgeous soft, wavy coat instead of a tighter curly coat. Personality-wise, they're typically calmer, more laid-back, and not nearly as hyper as a traditional Sheepadoodle. They absolutely love being with their families and are known for being affectionate, gentle, loyal, and incredibly smart. They're the kind of dog that's just as happy relaxing at your feet as they are joining you on a family adventure.
Here at Desert Sheepies & Doodles, our focus is on raising healthy, well-socialized puppies with amazing temperaments, because we truly believe personality is just as important as appearance. If you're looking for a beautiful companion with that classic teddy bear look and the sweet, easygoing nature of the Old English Sheepdog, I think you'll absolutely fall in love with our Ultra Sheepadoodles.
The girls
The boys
Born July 23
Old English
Sheepdogs
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The Old English Sheepdog is a loyal, affectionate, and intelligent breed known for its gentle nature and shaggy coat. Originally bred for herding, they thrive on companionship and are happiest close to their family.
Often called the “gentle clowns” of the dog world, they are playful, loving, and full of personality. They bond strongly with their families, are great with children, and generally get along well with other pets when socialized.
Highly intelligent and eager to please, they respond well to positive, consistent training. With moderate energy, they enjoy walks, play, and outdoor activities but are also content relaxing at home. Their loyal, patient, and emotionally intuitive nature makes them exceptional family companions who bring warmth and affection to any home.
The girls
The boys
Puppy curriculum
Eight weeks of real work before they leave
Puppies are like babies. They literally are. They need a schedule, and everybody in the house has to be consistent — or else you have naughty dogs. So we start early.
1–2Weeks
ENS from day one
Early Neurological Stimulation, by hand, every day. It builds stress tolerance before their eyes are even open.
1–6Weeks
Noise and texture
Music, fireworks and doorbells during meals, so noise means dinner instead of danger. Grass, rocks, tile — whatever they can get their feet on.
3–6Weeks
The Weeble board
It's a trust game. They walk on it, it goes up and down, and they start to learn — can I trust this, can I not trust this?
5.5Weeks
Crate training
Night one they're great, night two they spaz out a little, night three they're perfect. Pretty much every family tells me the same thing.
8Weeks
Home to you
Vet checked, started on a schedule, and already used to a house. Every dog needs some kind of training or else they're going to be a pain in the butt — I'll tell you exactly where we left off.
“If they won't chill out, I put on Beethoven. One family texted me the next day: I cannot believe that actually worked.”
Families
From the people who took one home
Verified owners on Good Dog
My puppies don't all stay in Arizona. They go home by ground transport or flight nanny, and they've landed in homes across the country — littermates writing to each other from opposite ends of it. Two of my girls live in Texas and Mississippi and their families actually get together.
Hunter P.
Verified owner · July 2025
“Debbie was pleasant to work with and was punctual to most if not all of my messages. We brought our little boy, named Samson home and we are in love with him!”
Victoria G.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
“Debbie is an absolute jem! We had such a smooth and positive experience from the beginning to the end when we met to pick up Juliette. We still talk even now, and she follows up on Juliette's growth. I highly recommend Debbie and I am so thankful for her!”
Where they are now
Pricing & info
What a puppy costs
Right here, up front, on purpose
Old English Sheepdogs
$3,000
Sheepadoodles
$3,500 – $4,500
Bernedoodles
$3,500 – $4,500
Doodle pricing moves with size, coat and color inside a litter. Every breeding dog is Embark genetically tested and I'll show you the report without you having to ask. Puppies go home nationwide by ground transport or flight nanny.
Questions
What families ask me
How do you choose which puppy is right for us?
I temperament test the whole litter, and I'm with them every day, so I already know who's bold and who's soft. After you tell me about your household I'll come back with two or three that fit and what I know about each one. You pick from those.
How much grooming do these coats really need?
A lot, and I'd rather tell you now. Brushing several times a week and a groomer every six to eight weeks. Budget for it like you budget for food. It's the best and the hardest thing about these breeds.
Do you ship, or do we come to you?
Either. Plenty of families drive to Mesa, and I place puppies nationwide by ground transport or flight nanny. We'll figure out whatever gets your puppy home safely.
Are the doodles hypoallergenic?
No dog truly is. Both crosses shed far less than most breeds and a lot of allergy-sensitive families do fine, but I won't promise you something I can't. Come spend time with the adults first.
What health testing do you do?
Every breeding dog is Embark genetically tested, and I'll hand you the report for both parents. I've worked in nursing for twenty years — I'm not casual about this part.
Does everyone in my house need to be on board?
Yes, and I ask up front now. A puppy is an eight-to-twelve-year commitment for the whole household, and it goes badly when one person didn't really agree to it.
Have any of your puppies become service dogs?
A few have, yes. It's not what I set out to do — I raise family dogs — but the temperament testing and the early work seem to travel well.
Let's get you a pup
Meet Your Match
No pressure, no commitment. Just a conversation.
Before I can tell you which puppy is going to fit your family, I need to know a little about you. Download the application, fill it out, and text it to me — I'll be in touch, usually within a day or two.
Nothing is sent automatically
You download the application, fill it in, save it, and text it to me yourself. There is no submit button on this page and nothing is sent on your behalf.
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Download the application
One PDF with fillable fields. Open it on a computer if you have one.
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Fill it out
Type your answers straight into the form — kids, hours, yard, other pets, how much dog you actually want.
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Save the completed PDF
Save before you close it. This is the step people skip, and skipping it loses everything you typed.
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Text it to Debbie
Attach the saved file to a message to 480-225-9879 and press send yourself.
Desert_Sheepies_Puppy_Application.pdf
Text Debbie
480-225-9879
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